Monday Morning Rounds with CMS
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AMA Announces Vaccine-Specific CPT Codes for Coronavirus Immunizations
The American Medical Association published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology code set that includes new vaccine-specific codes to report immunizations for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
Sorting out AI, ML, DL, and NLP
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include Novarad, Covera Health, Optum, Cloudmed, Patient Forecaster, See-Mode Technologies, 98point6, & GE Healthcare.
State HIE News and Updates 11-10-20
State HIEs come in all shapes and sizes but have one thing in common: To improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care delivered in their states. Check in on the latest news and updates being reported by these organizations.
2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan is Now Available
By Elise Sweeney Anthony, Seth Pazinski & Peter Karras – On October 30th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the final 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan. The Plan demonstrates the federal government’s ongoing, coordinated focus on improving the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.
Five Ways Patients are in the Driver’s Seat When it Comes to Healthcare
By Matt Dickson – It is imperative that people continue to take care of themselves, both physically and mentally. But due to concerns about exposure to coronavirus, people are not venturing en masse to emergency rooms or hospitals, a trend we experienced during the SARS epidemic, and routine care with physicians is slipping.
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
By Bernard J. Wolfson – As COVID-19 took hold in March, U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments — and many patients avoided them — for fear of infection. The result was a huge increase in the volume of remote medical and behavioral health visits.
What’s Happening at the ONC – 11-06-20
Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including the release of the 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, an informational webinar on 11/9 about the plan, the Cures Rules compliance dates and timeframes extended & more.
Telemedicine 2020
We are seeking out the latest developments around Telemedicine. How is telemedicine used to benefit patients and care givers? News from DrFirst, Nautilus Medical Technologies, Amwell, EcoWatch, Reliq Health Technologies, SOC Telemed, Teladoc Health, TytoCare and more.